Introduction

Cut out the fat by leaving out the meat. This thick stew is perfect on top of a baked potato. For a thinner soup, add water.
Cut out the fat by leaving out the meat. This thick stew is perfect on top of a baked potato. For a thinner soup, add water.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium carrots, finely chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained

1 pinch cayenne pepper, chili powder, or chili seasoning mix

1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped

Directions

1. Saute the onions and garlic in oil in a large sauce pan.

2. Add carrots, tomatoes, herbs, spices, and beans.

3. Cover (to retain moisture) and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

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eliminate half of the carrots and half the black beans and add some brown lentils for a meaty taste and red beans for variety and richer flavor with little Nutritional difference except for more fibre The beans from cans should be well rinsed to remove salt.
- 3/9/09

I would call this a minimalists vegetarian stew. How can you call it chili when the recipe only calls for a "pinch" of chili spice. All you need to do to create a vegetarian chili that you will love is to take your favorite meat chili recipe, leave out the meat and add any vege's that you love.
- 7/29/09

It was quick and easy with a great flavor, although I did add extra chili powder to it. Made it a little too spicy. Next time I think I will use a can of diced stewed tomatoes to make a more tomatoe-y base. Very yummy though, it went great with our baked potatoes.
- 9/15/08

I made this for myself over the weekend, and just loved it. Should have put more chili powder in it, + I used stewed tomates and added 1 can of water. I ate it over the weekend, & was proud that I made & ate it with NO meat in it. Doesn't make 6 servings (unless for a child.)
- 9/22/08

TOTALLY YUMMY!!! I substituted 15oz can of diced tomatoes, less onion,chili flakes ,cumin, and some Morningstar Grillers starters. I simmered an extra 5 minuted with out the lid to thicken it. Hubby loved it. Served with herb roasted potatoes and a spinach salad!
- 3/8/09

After reading the other comments, I added a few different ingredients and found this extremely delicious and my family loved it. Instead of chili powder I always use chili pepper, I added smoked paprika, and added more tomatoes. We loved the outcome.
- 7/29/09

I will try this tonight. But...I will add much more Chili powder, plus add cumin, pepper flakes and veg or beef broth to make it a bit soupier. Maybe canned tomatoes instead of fresh, which should thicken it up also.
- 3/9/09

I love the variety of veggie chili and add lots of different items to jazz up the colors. Corn, chopped bell peppers and diced zucchini are great. I season until it's the way I want. Depending on the batch of chili powder, I use more or less. Also, not too fond of garlic, so I adjust to taste.
- 7/29/09

My daughter and I have had a lot of fun with this recipe. Very simple and tasty as it is but easy to modify. We've added celery to the saute step, a pinch of cummin, and even tried celery salt and onion salt for seasoning. Frozen corn works and a bit of cooked chicken breast for the flexitarians.
- 9/17/08

This sounds good and I may make it tonight to go on the baked potatoes I had already planned for dinner. I have a mild fresh chili that I will mince and add. I like the idea of adding a green pepper to it, too. Have some of those in the refrigerator.
- 9/10/08

This recipe as is is bland, so you definitely want to adjust it to your liking. I always divide the recipe in half and use one can of diced tomatoes, a lot of chili powder, cumin and red paper flakes, and add frozen broccoli for some color...yields around 4 servings, and is SOOOO good. My favorite.
- 2/20/11

This looks like a good basic recipe, I might use two different kinds of beans, one can black one can kidney or garbanzo beans. I would also use cilantro and up the spices like adding cumin. Thanks!
- 9/13/08

OMG!! i would definitely do this agian, i used spray olive oil, 0 fat & 0 calories, i also added an extra pinch of chayanne pepper, added salt&pepper, and instead of parsley i added cilantro. It was delicious! I'm definitely going to continue expeimenting with this recipe, possibilities are endless!
- 9/10/08

I found this to be a delicious meal without meat. It will become one of our families favorites... and I will amke it often... My hat is off to the chef!!! Never had black beans before, what a wonderful surprise...
- 3/25/08

Not only did I love this but I make it all the time now...sometimes in a crock pot. I add a lot more chili seasoning than is called for and I put Jalapenos on it before I eat it. Also, its great to store in containers for leftovers. I throw some low fat mexican cheese on it before I heat it and BAM!
- 3/17/08

Very tasty and easy to make. I added 1/4 t. chili powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper. I also substituted 1-10 ounce can of "diced tomatoes with green chilies" for the fresh tomatoes. This recipe make about 4 nice size servings.
- 8/16/14

I liked this recipe, as it was not too spicy. My stomach cannot handle spicy foods of any kind, so I thought this was good. My husband would have liked it spicier, so I handed him the spices to put in his bowl. I did not have black beans on hand, so I used great northern beans. It was good.
- 2/16/12

First time we tried it and liked it - enough to try again. This time we used a 15 bean home-cooked base, added more chili and added a can of chopped green chili's. We liked the variation better. This is high praise from a confirmed carnivore like me.
- 12/2/11

It wasn't quite a "chili" in my mind. I subbed 2 cans of diced tomatoes in for fresh ones, added more spices, a green pepper, and a jalapeno; and it was pretty good. More like soup than chili consistency.
- 8/3/11

I never made chili before, but am trying to get used to beans in my diet. I added red and white rinsed canned beans and some chili sauce also green peppers and it was very good . Aso added a little cooked pasta to stretch for a second meal.
- 6/24/11

I added curry, turmeric, and cumin as well as sun dried and roasted tomatoes. I also added some kidney beans. It was great! I like how easy the recipe is.. I am nervous in the kitchen. :-) This was my first time adding seasonings not called for.. Simply because I wanted their health benefits. :-)
- 4/17/11

I am not one for vegetarian foods,but thought I would try since I liked every ingredient in it. This was absolutely delicious and very flavorful. Instead of the fresh tomatoes I put canned diced tomatoes which added more flavor.
- 4/15/11

I gave this recipe four stars because it was very easy to make and surprisingly good. I usually like a lot of vegetables in my chili so I was skeptcal of this one. The only changes I made was more chili powder and since I only had one can of black beans in the house, I add a can of red kidney bean
- 3/23/11

I think I've made this a dozen times. I LOVE it! I leave out the oil, and just toss everything else together in the crock pot on low. It smells amazing after 5 or 6 hours. I also add 1 t. liquid smoke, and 1 t. splenda to mine. Delish! A can of corn can be a nice caloric replacement for the oil.
- 3/14/11

I like mine mild ! I cook my own beans from dry, put them in freezer in 2 cup portions then take them out and use for "15oz can" of beans - after making the recipe, I take out a couple portions for me and very young children and then spice it up the remainder for husband and older kids
- 3/7/11

I found this recipe to be a good basic idea of what to put in veggie chili. I enjoyed how it tasted, but I did add more tomatoes, chili powder and a bit of salt to taste. Really yummy with a bit of cheddar cheese on top too! I would make it again and have more fun experimenting.
- 2/19/11

Definitely a recipe with potential. I added some diced red pepper for more vegetable base, substituted a can of Rotel for the chopped tomatoes, and added a can of tomato sauce to bring it together. Didn't use chili packet (lots of sodium), but added S&P, cumin, cayenne, oregano, adobo, and chili
- 1/23/11

I like my food hot, so I added more chili powder and sauteed a jalapeno pepper too. It was very good on top of the baked potatoe! Also, I like serving sizes to be more specific than serves 6. I used one cup on top of my baked potatoe, hoping that is one serving size.
- 1/16/11

I love vegatarian chili. I'm a bean lover so I add a can of black beans and a can of kidney beans. I also think that cut up celery adds a lot to chili. ALso, I add green pepper! I made this last night and Iike to make extra because it's even better the second day!
- 11/1/10

Recipe worked for me. I am not a vegetarian; however, this chili rocked. I was wowed especialy after adding some reduced fat sour cream and colby cheese on top. I will definitely make again.
- 10/19/10

It was really good, but I ate it seemed like more of a salad than chili. To make it a chili, I'd add more spice, a can of tomatoes, and perhaps some MorningStar veggie crumbles to take the place of meat.
- 8/12/10

Quick and easy, but definitely add more seasoning. Chili powder and cumin to start. If you have any bell peppers, whatever the color, add those as well. And don't skimp on the tomatoes. It has become a staple for me.
- 7/22/10

I thought of this as a palate to build from. Beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic. But I added cumin and oregano and used a New Mexico ground chile. It was hot enough. I had a zucchini I needed to use so I included that too - if carrots, why not zucchini? And I served it with cilantro and lime
- 6/27/10

Very easy to make, which I loved! But 1 pinch of seasoning isn't quite enough--I instead added a good amount of chili powder and cumin, along with a dash of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to help give it more flavor. Try it with Triscuit crackers and cheddar cheese--sort of like healthy nachos!
- 6/15/10

I decided to make it then realize I didn't have the black beans. I found a can of refried black beans, tried it my family loved it. I have never made any kind of chili in my life. I'm 30 years old to my shame.
- 6/8/10

I liked this recipe, but I added 1/2 tsp of ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp of chili powder. I also cooked it longer than called for (it said 15-20 and I cooked it for more like 35 minutes) Then I added a can of no salt added tomato paste. Gave a more hearty flavor.
- 6/7/10